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Spicy Sesame Noodles Recipe

Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 15 Comments

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Mealtime is ready in a flash with tons of flavor with this spicy sesame noodles recipe! Filled with flavor and toasty nuttiness, this easy recipe only takes 15 minutes to make using pantry ingredients. Slurpy and delicious!

Next be sure and try this Teriyaki Noodles Recipe - other great noodley meal!

Spicy Sesame Noodles on plate with chopsticks. They are topped with thinly sliced green onions and black sesame seeds.
Spicy Sesame Noodles
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  
  • 🗒️ Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ's
  • 👍 Tips
  • 📓 Variations
  • Storage
  • Related recipes
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  • Spicy Sesame Noodle Recipe

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  

If you love an easy dinner and creamy noodles this recipe is for you!

✔️ Easy and affordable.

✔️ Uses everyday ingredients you'll find at the grocery store.

✔️ It only takes 15 minutes to make!

That's a winner in my book! It's perfect as a side dish or a great vegetarian main dish. This easy recipe is economical too. Everyone has some pasta in the pantry right?!!

🗒️ Ingredients

Sesame Noodle Ingredients with print overlay.

Sesame Noodles are super easy to make, here's what you need for the recipe!

  • pasta - I used spaghetti, but you can use your favorite kind of noodle. No need to go to the store. Spaghetti, udon noodles, rice noodles or angel hair pasta are great, but any pasta will be delicious!
  • low sodium soy sauce - for salty goodness.
  • sesame oil - which adds amazing, toasty nuttiness!
  • chili garlic sauce - adds great spicy, garlicky flavor. A great substitute for this would be sriracha sauce. A good pinch of red pepper flakes would add heat as well.
  • Better Than Bouillon - which adds a great pop of flavor! Another option would be boiling the noodles in stock or broth
  • honey - for a touch of sweetness
  • optional garnishes - sliced green onions and sesame seeds

🔪 Instructions

Step by step instructions to make spicy sesame noodles, with print overlay.
Easy Garlic Sesame Noodles

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients and whisk.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water.
  3. Drain well, place noodles in a large bowl. Add the sauce to the pasta toss well.
  4. Optional garnish: thinly sliced green onions, Thai basil, crunchy peanuts or sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

I need to say again, Spicy Sesame Noodles are SO GOOD! Plus it's SO EASY and SO FAST!

It's hard to think that using simple pantry ingredients you can make a five star Asian meal in 15 minutes at home!

🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

Can I serve these cold?

Absolutely, this meal is fantastic cold. We've enjoyed this hot cold. It's really a great side salad or main dish.

How do I reheat on the stovetop?

Spicy Sesame Noodles are easy to reheat in a pan over the stove with a little oil. Heat pan to medium, add a touch of canola or vegetable oil and fry the noodles until crispy or reheated to your preference.

Can I reheat this in the microwave?

If you're using the microwave, add a splash of water, cover with a wet paper towel and microwave until at 30 second intervals until the meal is hot.

What are the best noodles?

I love this meal because you can use any noodles you have on-hand. Egg noodles, linguine, spaghetti, rotini, udon or soba noodles taste great. Use what you have on hand!

👍 Tips

Nobody likes bland noodles and there are lots of ways to make them extra delicious!

  • Cook the noodles in broth for even more flavor.
  • make the sauce creamy - an addition of peanut butter or tahini to the sauce will make it smooth and velvety - about ¼ would be perfect, heat the peanut butter so it's easy to incorporate with the remaining ingredients..
  • add even more heat to your spicy sesame noodles - with extra chili garlic sauce, sliced fresh jalapeños or sriracha.

📓 Variations

  • vegetables - stir fried vegetables snow peas, red bell pepper, bean sprouts, carrots, green beans - really this is a catch-all whoever you can simply load it up!
  • green vegetables - bok choy, spinach, broccoli and cabbage.
  • for a vegetarian option add tofu or peanuts for additional protein.
  • shrimp, ground chicken, sliced chicken breasts, beef or pork - leftover cooked meats are perfect additions. Cooked separately and tossed with the hot noodles is delicious. Stir fried with vegetables is perfect as well.
  • if you'd prefer a super saucy meal, add coconut milk or use a peanut butter sauce. Ooh wouldn't that be yummy?!
  • Chili oil or red pepper flakes add a spicy kick.
Asian noodles topped with a fiery sauce on a black plate served with chopsticks.
Cold Sesame Noodles are delicious!

Storage

This dish can be served warm, at room temperature or cold pasta is delicious as well.

Refrigerate - allow leftovers to cool completely. Refrigerate and use within three days.

Freezer - I do not recommend freezing this dish, the noodles will dry out.

Reheat - in the microwave or panfry the noodles.

Related recipes

Are you looking for more delicious pasta recipes? I gotcha covered!

  • THIS Black Bean Noodle Recipe has so authentic Korean flavor - an amazing recipe, it's perfect for special occasions!
  • Shrimp Scampi with Vegetables - packed with all the things you love, this is a quick 20 minute meal!
  • I absolutely love Pasta Puttanesca. It's light and delicious, so easy to make! The sauce comes together in minutes and it's AMAZING! It's like your favorite Italian restaurant only better, I promise!
  • Traditional Ramen Noodle Recipe - easy to make this quick recipe will be on the dinner table in 20 minutes!
  • Try Chicken Spaghetti - my goodness this is creamy and amazing!
  • Or how about Pasta Primavera? This one is great because you can use whatever vegetables are in season. Plus it's a great way to clean out your fridge! You just can't beat a good pasta for a quick and easy meal!

Serve with

Here's how I served it up! The first night, just as shown On day two, I added shrimp and the following day I stir fried a package of shredded cabbage with a little teriyaki sauce and mixed everything together, topped with sliced cooked chicken.

Make a double batch and enjoy a quick and easy meal during the week!

Looking for some sides to enjoy with this meal? Here are some yummy options!

  • Serve with this amazing Low Carb Thai Crunch Salad! Filled with plenty of fresh veggies and topped with a spicy peanut dressing.
  • Make some of these yummy Teriyaki Meatballs to serve with the spicy sesame noodles - sos good!
  • Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl would go great with the pasta as well!

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Spicy Sesame Noodles on plate with chopsticks. They are topped with thinly sliced green onions and black sesame seeds.
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Spicy Sesame Noodle Recipe

Pasta with a light zesty sauce that takes less than 15 minutes to take. A simple recipe using pantry ingredients that tastes 100 times better than take out!
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Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time9 minutes mins
9 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 bunch green onions cilantro would be an excellent substitution
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken or Vegetarian Seasoning Base
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey one heaping teaspoon
  • ½ to 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional for garnish.

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Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions to just al dente, drain well. Reserving one cup of pasta water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the green onions, both the greens and whites.
  • Gather the ingredients, measure and add them to a bowl. Add all of the ingredients except the onions and sesame seeds.
  • Pour the sauce into pasta mixing well with thongs. Add in half of the sliced onions and sesame seeds and about ½ cup of pasta water. Continue tossing and mixing the pasta will be glossy.
  • Top with remaining sliced onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Add-ins and Substitutions
  • vegetables and greens- stir fried vegetables like bok choy, snow peas, carrots, green beans, bok choy, spinach, broccoli and cabbage.
  • tofu or peanuts are a great vegetable option for additional protein.
  • shrimp, chicken, beef or pork - leftover cooked meats are delicious in this recipe.Cooked separately and tossed with the hot noodles is delicious. Stir fried with vegetables is perfect as well.
  • make the sauce creamy - an addition of peanut butter or tahini to the sauce will make it creamy and delicious.
  • spice it up - with chili garlic sauce or sriracha

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Paula Bucher

    June 28, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    I have a couple of questions for you since 2 of your ingredients are rather vague........1) What kind/type of soy sauce are you using? (Dark - Light - Reduced Sodium - Chinese - Japanese....) 2) I also need clarification/definition of chili sauce. Are you referring to chili sauce such as Sombal Ooleek, Sriracha, Thai Sweet......or ketchup based chili sauce??? Inquiring minds want to know.

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  2. MICHAELA KENKEL

    April 30, 2020 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    I made this for my family last night and threw in some of the veggies that needed to be used up in my crisper drawer -- there wasn't one noodle left!! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 30, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Yay! That's just great - we love this meal and glad that you did too!

      Reply
  3. Amy Nash

    April 30, 2020 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    These were so easy and delicious! I used the chicken base, which I always have on hand in my fridge, and grilled up some chicken real quick to go with it. My family loved it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 30, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Wonderful, they are so easy to make and it's great you were able to customize the meal - fantastic!

      Reply
  4. Kathleen

    April 27, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    Wowzers, is this delicious! Super simple and the whole family gobbled it up. We added chicken and a little broccoli!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Mmmm! That sounds perfect!

      Reply
  5. Julie Menghini

    April 26, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious and so easy to make! Next time I'm doing a cold pasta salad with this recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      It's perfect as a cold salad, enjoy!

      Reply
      • Mitzi

        March 21, 2021 at 10:42 am

        Im not the best cook...this looks easy enough for me AND delicious! I don't see Sesame seeds in the recipe. Is the sesame oil supposed to be sesame seeds?
        Can't wait to try this one!
        Thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over

          March 21, 2021 at 5:49 pm

          No, you'll want to use toasted sesame oil Mitzi, I used the seeds just as garnish. Great question, I'll put a note in the recipe for the next person, thank you! Enjoy these noodles, they are delicious!

          Reply
  6. Michelle

    April 25, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    Love easy dishes like these! They came out wonderful!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe Michelle!

      Reply
  7. Debi

    April 25, 2020 at 5:56 am

    5 stars
    These noodles are fantastic! We had them for an easy pantry meal last night. Better Than Bullion Vegetarian Seasoning Base is my favorite. I really want to try the mushroom one too, but I can't get past how good the veggie one is!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 25, 2020 at 6:35 am

      Ooh you'll love the mushroom! I was able to get some on my Instacart order and it's super yummy!! Thank you for trying this recipe Debi, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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